Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the steering head
1. Wash:
- Bearings
- Bearing races
2. Check:
- Bearings
- Bearing races Damage/pitting →Replace.
3. Replace:
- Bearings
- Bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower bracket with a floor chisel "2" and hammer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing races.
| CAUTION: If the bearing races are not installed properly, the steering head pipe could be damaged. |
NOTE:
- Always replace the bearings and bearing races as a set.
- Whenever the steering head is disassembled, replace the dust seal.
4. Check:
- Upper bracket
- Lower bracket (along with the steering stem) Bends/cracks/damage →Replace.
Removing the lower bracket
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower r ...
Installing the steering head
1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
Lower bearing
Bearing races
2. Install:
Lower ring nut
Rubber washer
Upper ring nut
Lock washer
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD ...
Other materials:
Removing the fuel tank
1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank filler hole with a pump.
2. Remove:
Fuel hose connector cover "1"
3. Disconnect:
Fuel hose "2"
CAUTION:
Be sure to disconnect the fuel hose by
hand. Do not forcefully disconnect the
hose with tools.
A ...
Operation and important riding points
Read the Owner's Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of control,
which could cause an accident
or injury.
TIP ...
Types of bulbs
The bulbs used on this vehicle are shown in the
illustration.
Bulbs "a" and "b" are used for the headlights
and usually use a bulb holder that must be detached
before removing the bulb. The majority
of these types of bulbs can be removed from
their respective socket by turning them coun ...